The Empty Promise Podcast

This weeks main topic tells the incredible tale of José Salvador Alvarenga who survived an incredible 438 days strande  in the Pacific Ocean. It's an incredible story you wont want to miss!

But before all that, we have our usual weekly news, on this day, and of course an update on the mysterious Nic Cage. 

***Tinestamps***
00:05 - Intro
02:40 - On This Day
07:45 - News of The Week
25:20 - Caging The Beast
31:25 - Romantic Horror Stories
1:00:30 - Personal With The Podcast
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Welcome to the first full length LIVE episode of the podcast.
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This week love is in the air and the guys discuss some stories of horror dates, wholesome love stories and some down right weird valentines day encounters.
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There is now 520 possible ways to eat a Jaffa Cake. Oh you haven't heard? The news will take care of that. Along with an overly sexual cow picture and Louis Vitton being mad again.
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There's the reviews from Nick Cage's latest and of course some weather discussion.
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The show concludes with the guys planning their weeks and regaling listeners with their exciting lives in the week just past.

***TIMESTAMPS***
00:10 - Intro (LIVE)
02:00 - On This Day
06:15 - News Of The Week -GME, Nutella Debate, Optical Illusions
19:50 - Caging The Beast
30:10 - Main Topic - Food and which ten foods we would keep on a desert island
1:33:00 - Personal With The Podcast
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This week the guys talk food, really talk food. They talk food every week, but this week, they really, really talk food. 

Ten meals to sustain you for the rest of your life - what do you pick? 
Find out the guys decisions, and their consequences, in this weeks main topic. 

Speaking of food, nutella is in the news alongside GME going to the moon, and of course we discuss Nic Cage in our 'Caging the beast' segment.

The guys take a look on the lighter side of things with some funny stories, shamelessly stolen from Reddit.

***TIMESTAMPS***
00:00 Introduction
05:36 Dirty Word Game
16:20 News (Celine Dion, Tomb Raider, SubWay tuna and more)
34:26 Caging the Beast
45:11 Reddit's Funniest Stories
01:16:36 Personal with the podcast and closing thoughts


Enjoy some stories of uncomfortable situations, frustrations and mix-ups taken from reddit and recited by Chris and D in a happy and cheerful episode. Celine Dion pops up in the news for a reason you might not expect, and of course we discuss Nic Cage in 'Caging the Beast'

It's also the final week of dirty sounding word games, so tune in to see if you can spot which dirty sounding places are actually real and which have been plucked from the twisted mind of Chris.

***TIMESTAMPS***
00:01 - Whats Coming Up?
00:40 - Intro
03:00 - On This Day & Lists
08:40 - Dirty Food Game
18:12 - News Of The Week
37:27 - Caging The Beast
43:00 - Miriam Rodríguez - A Mothers Justice
1:43:30 - Personal With The Podcast
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This week D brings the utterly amazing, harrowing story of Miriam Rodríguez - A grieving mother who, fueled by anger, loss and utter despair, stopped at nothing until those responsible for her daughters disappearance were brought to justice.
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The guys discuss Vagina Scented candles (its a thing) buried treasure found in the British 'wilderness', the release of 'Black Vault Documents' and the sad passing of TV actress Mira Furlan.
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There is the latest from Nick Cage (News that very much excites Chris) and of course some personal tid bits from the guys and what they've been upto over the two weeks.
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Chris also brings D another Dirty Sounding Game - Be sure to check out the video version of the podcast to see the foods he was talking about (link below)
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All this and the usual tangents and bizzare pieces covered every week by the Empty Promise.
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Video Version - www.youtube.com/emptypromisepodcast
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James Sinker Twitch link - https://www.twitch.tv/jamantsin

***TIMESTAMPS***
00:01 - Whats Coming Up
00:53 - Intro & Shooting The Shit With D-Money
04:45 - On This Day & Lists
10:00 - D's Dirty Word Game
16:55 - Caging The Beast
22:24 - The Sun Gym Gang
1:04:00 - Personal With The Podcast
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Responsible for the horrible murders of Frank Griga and Krisztina Furton along with the kidnapping and extortion of Marc Schiller, the Sun Gym Gang were an active group of bodybuilders from Miami Florida in the 90's.
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The guys unwrap this terrible and in some ways laughable series of crimes from a group who let greed get the better of them.
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Along with the main topic the guys discuss their Christmas periods in personal with the podcast. There is a new dirty word game which Chris brings D and of course there is Caging the Beast.
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There are lists, tangents and find out who some listeners of the show believe the guys celebrity doppelgangers to be.
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***For additional news and some extra pieces be sure and check out the un-cut video version of the podcast over at: www.youtube.com/emptypromisepodcast

***TIMESTAMPS***
00:01 - Whats Coming Up
01:00 - Intro
04:20 - List of the day and On this day
12:30 - D's tough decision game
21:00 - News of The Week
42:50 - The Empties - 2020 Award Show
1:50:00 - Community Questions
2:03:20 - personal With The Pod & Wrapping Up
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This week on the podcast the guys wrap up their podcasting year by hosting their first annual award show.
Honoring listeners, community questions, most supportive fans, cities, guests, foods and so much more - the perfect way to end a superb year for the podcast.
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Before all that though, there is the on this day and lists from D. There is more difficult questions for D to answer live on pod. There is news regarding Halo, a drunk driver and her dog and of course there is Caging The Beast - This time in skin tight clothing.
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The show concludes with some more fantastic Christmas themed community questions, and personal with the podcast.
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So many tangents, side stories and reminiscence this week and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our listeners and viewers for your unbelievable support throughout this crazy year.
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Wishing you all a very peaceful and happy Christmas and prosperous New Year - We hope to see you all, bright eyed and bushy tailed in 2021.

***TIMESTAMPS ***
00:01 - Whats coming up
01:00 - Intro
03:50 - On this day and lists
11:10 - Six Tough Scenarios For D To Answer Live On Pod
31:50 - News Of The Week
46:20 - Weekly Analytics
51:40 - Main Topics Revisited
1:35:30 - Community Questions
1:49:30 - Personal With The Podcast
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In this weeks episode the guys revisit three of their biggest episodes to date with new evidence, leads and investigations that have come to light  leading to some closure, some mystery and even some more intrigue.
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The guys discuss the name 'Gary' and how it is dwindling from existence along with a great discussion about famous Roald's we know.
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On top of that there is more difficult decisions for D to make in this weeks random monthly segment. There is news surrounding a man who literally beat up a bear, the new Apple headphones and the man who walked 280 miles after an argument with his wife. 
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There is Caging the Beast, discussion of the weeks analytics surrounding just where exactly the Empty Promise is being listened too and some community questions regarding books, Xmas movies and favourite accents.
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The guys wrap up the show with what they have been playing, watching eating and doing in Personal with the Podcast and give some insight into an exciting future collaboration project!

***TIMESTAMPS***
00:01 - Whats Coming Up
00:52 - Intro
04:20 - On This Day
07:40 - D's Elimination Game - Six Tough Scenarios For D To Answer Live On Pod
19:25 - News Of The Week
43:00 - Princess Diana - The Conspiracy
1:53:53 - Community Questions
2:19:45 - Personal With The Podcast
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This week on the podcast its a big one.
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The guys delve into the life and death of The Princess Of Wales - Diana and ask the question on everyones minds - Was her death orchestrated?
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Also on this weeks show, Chris has a new segment challenging D to eliminate things from his life. There is the news and some caging the beast along with some excellent community questions which send the guys spinning.
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The show is wrapped up with some personal with the podcast - where the guys discuss the weeks they have had, food, film and odd little things they've been up to along with whats in store for the upcoming festive weeks ahead.
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*** TIMESTAMPS ***
00:01 - Whats Coming Up
00:55 - Intro
03:45 - On This Day & Lists
09:27 - Weekly Wildlife Fact
13:55 - News Of The Week
42:30 - Dahmer Recap & Part 2 - Milwaukee Monster
01:34:24 - Community Questions
1:45:15 - Personal With The Podcast

This week on the show the guys conclude the story of The Milwaukee Monster aka. Jeffery Dahmer. One of the worlds most notorius serial killers in the late 80's and 90s.
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There is on this day, lists involving unfortunate names, tangents galore including the worlds most popular aromatherapy scents, Nick cage news and the guys get personal on another busy week. There is also some wonderful community questions from you guys. 
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As always thank you all for your constant support. It means the world to us.

**Show Notes
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Mysterious Shape discovered - https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/24/monolith-utah-theories-what-is-it-mystery
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VR Smells (smellovision) - https://feelreal.com/